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Substantial
None

PIPER J3C 65S/N: 22411

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 1, 2015
NTSB Number
ERA15CA143
Location
Clermont, FL
Event ID
20150303X32311
Coordinates
28.528333, -81.721107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, resulting in a long landing and collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
J3C 65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALABAMA TAILWHEELS LLC
Address
923 SMART RD
City
TROY
State / Zip Code
AL 36079-8194
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing his airplane at his residence, on a 5-acre grass field, at the conclusion of a local, sightseeing flight. He landed long and could not stop the airplane before it collided with a security fence at an adjacent residence. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident. The pilot reported 4,000 hours total time; however had accrued only 15 hours in the accident airplane and received a tail wheel endorsement about 3 weeks prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15CA143